More wood! The relationship between the head of Red Bull, Christian Horner, and Jos Verstappen, is totally broken. And all for one more episode of the battle between these two alpha males. The father of the three-time world champion was going to ride with an RB8 at an exhibition of legendary cars prior to Sunday’s race. As he explained the boss to your kindred environment The TelegraphHorner was not amused, it is
especially because it was going to be recorded with a drone and later edited for a brand video, and he tried to veto it.
“I don’t want anything to do with him. We’re done. This can’t be kindergarten.”
. Faced with these alleged pressures, the former Dutch pilot withdrew from the exhibition before the orange tide. Horner, for his part, denies it:
“I have not pressured anyone, this is an issue that the circuit deals with”
. And, after winning the sprint, the one who spoke was Max: “These types of situations should be avoided.” Taking his son to Mercedes would be the final blow for the current Red Bull boss. And that possibility, dead while the
Mercedes
reopens with the current improvement of the
W15
, once again a contender for the podium. In the clan of the current three-time champion they are convinced that they would also win the title dressed in silver. With current weapons. The one on the 25th will be a B version of this one. Leaving is as simple as applying the Marko clause, with the dismissal of the team’s advisor.
Jos’s fatigue and Mercedes’ pressure
The question is whether today’s best driver would align himself so closely with his father. This weekend he once again reiterated his commitment to his current team, sticking to the good work they do and that he was already focused on next year’s car. It didn’t take long for the
black fairy
of this story,
Toto Wolff
in saying that those words didn’t mean anything:
“From what I have read, at no time has he denied that he could leave next year”
. Why doesn’t Mercedes decide on Hamilton’s replacement until November? It is evident that he is waiting for what the Dutchman does and that he has not received a categorical refusal from those around him. In addition, the CEO of the star’s firm, Ola Kallenius, has also gotten down in the mud:
“Silver would suit him very well in 2026”
. All this is accompanied by a race that has not been very well executed by Red Bull.
With a terrible last stop that Verstappen has not hesitated to criticize in public
.
Almost unbeatable in Austria
In Austria we have seen what the three-time champion is capable of on one of his favorite circuits. It is something that one of his fallen teammates comments privately,
Daniel Ricciardo
: “He has something more on this track. The time he gains on track nine is incredible. He is unbeatable here.”
To beat him in Spielberg you have to have a better car, the McLaren, and put tons of courage into it. Norris was a jerk in the sprint, and he went out to the race with a desire for revenge
. They play paddle tennis together and Lando would be one of Max’s favorite drivers to have as a partner. He has a great time with him.
Friendship broken for the moment after the Englishman finally put aside the giggles and went all out for victory
. There she met the dark knight, the toughest pilot with
Ocon
of the grid, which annulled the opposition with a stroke of the pen for the victory and, almost, for the title.
The close one was seen on the antepode by Russell, Piastri and Sainz. George’s smile and general evaluative silence
. Driver about whom his colleagues don’t say anything because he could be the key to a great car. That peace in the team that is talked about so much and that has helped Checo extend the contract. Norris wants an apology: “If he doesn’t tell me that he did something stupid and continues to believe that he is right, then we will stop being friends.” Let him wait seated. This is Formula 1 as always. Risk, heart and fury.
Alpine Mercedes tempts Carlos
So things,
If I were Carlos Sainz I would wait until the last moment to see what happens in the Red Bull powder keg
. And it is surely not what the Madrid native does, because it carries the risk of being left without a steering wheel. But and yes… Or at least I would sign for one of the three options he has, Alpine, betting favorite because he will carry Mercedes for 2026, Williams or Sauber/Audi, with the possibility of being free after one season. Would they accept it? I can’t imagine Verstappen fulfilling his contract in a team led by Horner.
